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“True strength is to master your silence, not just your talking!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-and-week-225 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!Good “R.E.D. Friday & Good Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 3, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Talking Day!” Why Not? “A leader’s true authority is found in the silence they keep to listen, for words only carry weight when they are fueled by understanding. Speak with purpose to provide clarity and courage, but remain silent to let the wisdom of your team take flight and flourish!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “While they’re talking, I’m working. While I’m succeeding they’re still talking.” — Unknown Author “Before Talking… Please connect your tongue to the brain!” — Unknown Author “When there are no words, let your eyes do the talking.” — RuPaul“Sometimes having a night out with your best friend, talking too loud, smiling and laughing a lot and enjoying yourselves is all the therapy you need.” — Unknown Author “Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” — Rita Schiano“We need to start talking victory when we’re staring at defeat. We need to start talking healing when we’re feeling sick. We need to start blessing and prosperity when we don’t have anything. We need to speak about marching when we feel like quitting!” — Jentezen Franklin“When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself.” — Plato“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsAt Victory for Veterans (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.Join us TONIGHT for a special "Mike Check!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.THE DETAILS:• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: “Carrying the Mission, Finding the Hope!” • READ HERE https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-carrying-the-mission-finding-the-hope-with-warriors-for-life-wf• WHEN: Tonight, April 3, 2026• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• WHERE: Join via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947 • FACILITATOR: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransincWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #Reset #TalkingDay #SilenceIsStrength #MasterYourSilence #Leadership #ListenToLead #Wisdom #Purpose #Victory #Healing #Prosperity #PositiveSelfTalk #MindsetMatters #REDFriday #RememberEveryoneDeployed #GoodFriday #ArmyVeteran #MilitaryCommunity #VeteranSupport #VictoryForVeterans #VFV #WarriorsForLife #WFL #MikeCheck #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #PeerSupport #MentalWellness #FirstResponders #YouMatter #ReachOut #Survivor #InvisibleWounds #CombatMedic #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #Patriots #Warriors #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #CupOJoe #Motivation #Inspiration #QuoteOfTheDay #RuPaul #Plato #JentezenFranklin #RitaSchiano #HonorAndRespect #NeverAlone #VeteranWellness #CommunitySupport #SupportOurTroops #WarriorSpirit #TalkAboutJoys #BreakTheHabit #WisdomInSilence #FindingHope #CarryTheMission #WarriorsForLifeOnline